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Should I feel any brake drag on rear wheels when turning by hand?

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Old 02-09-2002, 09:56 AM
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Default Should I feel any brake drag on rear wheels when turning by hand?
I've got a hot brake smell coming from the right rear tire. I jacked the car up today, removed the wheel and turned the rotor by hand. There was a little drag on the rotor. Is this normal? If not, what should I check?
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Dumb Question: Was your parking brake even partially engaged?
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Though it looks like the parking brake cable is not as released as it could be. Is there an adjustment for this cable somewhere?
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Your caliper may be sticking. More of a common occurance in north.
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Its prolly the piston seals. i just had my fronts done
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